HAND PUPPETS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of hand puppet

as in puppets

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noun (2)

plural of handpuppet

as in figures

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Noun

Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
So spring of 2027, a stage show, all me, dancers, puppets, all my ideas.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of puppets

Noun

The universe pairs real-world figures with young protagonists, folklore and mythical beings drawn from across the continent, with the goal of introducing Asian stories to global audiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
Statues of controversial figures were vandalized and taken down, with more than 160 Confederate works removed from public spaces in 2020.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of figures

Noun

Meanwhile, Karina has been the face of campaigns for luxury beauty, tourism, alcohol, footwear, food and beverages, coffeehouses, professional sports, sportswear, jewelry, technology, automobiles, eyeglasses, sunglasses, dolls and more.

— Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Stuff like Angel Reese saying black Barbie dolls didn't exist until the 2000s.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of dolls

Noun

The 1960 series Supercar marked the debut of supermarionation, an electronic system that makes marionettes more lifelike and convincing on screen.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2026
Sid spent much of the 1950s touring his marionettes in Europe and even appeared with Judy Garland as her opening act during the latter part of the decade.

— Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of marionettes

Noun

The 750-ton building was placed onto 20 dollies and moved onto city property where it was ultimately restored and opened as a museum and events venue.

— Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Each band’s gear had been set up on dollies and risers, secured under forty-foot-long tents.

— Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025

Definition of dollies

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